General Surgeon Jobs in Grayslake, IL

A General Surgeon is a highly skilled professional in the medical field who specializes in performing various types of surgeries on patients. Their role encompasses diagnosing patients, determining the need for surgery, performing surgical procedures, and providing postoperative care. They may also conduct research and teach surgical procedures to medical students and residents. A general surgeon might perform a broad range of surgical procedures in various areas of the body, including the gastrointestinal tract, breast, skin, and soft tissues among others.

Before becoming a General Surgeon, individuals typically start as Medical Students, before advancing to Residency in General Surgery and potentially a Fellowship in a surgical specialty. Essential skills for this profession include manual dexterity, physical stamina, and a good ability to handle stress. Additionally, they must have keen attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills. Certification from the American Board of Surgery or equivalent is typically required, ensuring the surgeon has met specific educational, training, and professional standards. Ongoing education is also crucial in this role due to the constantly evolving nature of medical knowledge and surgical techniques.

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Podiatric Surgeon

  • Prospect Heights, IL (17 miles from Grayslake, IL)
  • 23 days ago
  • Prospect Heights, IL (17 miles from Grayslake, IL)
  • 23 days ago

surgical residency program Minimum of six months experience in podiatry assignments Valid and current license to practice podiatric medicine Completion of Officer Training School course Must be between...

Aerospace Medicine Specialist/Flight Surgeon

  • Woodstock, IL (21 miles from Grayslake, IL)
  • 23 days ago
  • Woodstock, IL (21 miles from Grayslake, IL)
  • 23 days ago

CARING FOR THOSE WHO FLY The stresses and conditions that result from working in extreme conditions require unique, specialized care. Aerospace Medicine Specialists/Flight Surgeons are primary...

Locum Physician - General Surgery

  • Kenosha, WI (23 miles from Grayslake, IL)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Kenosha, WI (23 miles from Grayslake, IL)
  • 4 hours ago

BC or BE required Call, Weekend call BLS required Average of 2 - 5 phone calls per day, average of 2 - 3 patients per day Lower endoscopy and upper endoscopy Credentialing needed DEA needed We negotiate...

Surgery - General Physician

  • Beach Park, IL (9 miles from Grayslake, IL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Beach Park, IL (9 miles from Grayslake, IL)
  • 12 days ago

Job Details Start Date: Early January Schedule: 9a - 3p clinic shifts with some 24-hour call coverage Responsibilities: Perform vasectomies Conduct ureteroscopies and cystoscopies Urinary tract...

Surgeon Job at Endeavor Health in Arlington Heights, IL

  • Arlington Heights, IL (15 miles from Grayslake, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Arlington Heights, IL (15 miles from Grayslake, IL)
  • 13 days ago

Job Description Reporting to Vice President Physician Operations or designee, provides comprehensive physician services to assess, diagnose, plan and treat a wide range of patients with health...

Oral Surgeon

  • Elgin, IL (23 miles from Grayslake, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Elgin, IL (23 miles from Grayslake, IL)
  • 13 days ago

Responsibilities: As an Oral Surgeon at Sonrava Health, you will: Collaborate with other specialists and general dentists to provide a range of oral surgery Perform a range of surgical and complicated...

Physician-General Surgery - Breast Surgery

  • Zion, IL (12 miles from Grayslake, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Zion, IL (12 miles from Grayslake, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

coverage Professional expense reimbursement Qualifications: Education: Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathy (DO), or Foreign Equivalent Board Certification: Board Certified or Board Eligible in General...

Physician - General Surgery

  • Arlington Heights, IL (15 miles from Grayslake, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Arlington Heights, IL (15 miles from Grayslake, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine with current license to practice medicine in the state of Illinois 2. Board certified or eligible in Podiatry 3....

Surgeon to join our forward-thinking practice including general surgery and colorectal surgery....

NM Lake Forest Hospital Expansion - Physician - General Surgery - Lake Forest/Grayslake

  • Lake Forest, IL (11 miles from Grayslake, IL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Lake Forest, IL (11 miles from Grayslake, IL)
  • 90+ days ago

Surgeon  to join our forward-thinking practice including general surgery and colorectal surgery. ...

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Salary for General Surgeon Jobs in Grayslake, IL

This is the average annual salary for General Surgeon jobs in Grayslake, IL as reported by the BLS.

$324,630


Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

General Surgeons in Grayslake, IL offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
62.1%
Bachelor's Degree
14.7%
Master's Degree
10.8%
High School or GED
5.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.2%
Associate's Degree
3.1%
Some High School
0.9%



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